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HOSS
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In June
( Yes I know, it's almost July! :) )

Prevent Medication Misuse
http://www.medhelp.org – Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cure or reduce the effects of many medical problems, but can also be harmful if misused. The Drug Interaction Checker helps you avoid dangerous drug interactions. When you enter the names of drugs you take, the Checker lists severe, moderate, and minor interactions that are possible when they are mixed, or used with certain foods or other substances (like tobacco). Just remember this site is not a substitute for medical advice, so consult with your healthcare provider for more information.

Top Burger Recipes
http://www.epicurious.com – Summer is here and that means it's time to fire up the grill. Everyone loves a great burger, and this site will help you find the perfect one for you! The 21 top-rated burger recipes from Epicurious include tempting toppings, succulent sauces, and a nice variety of meat and veggie options. Check out all of the tantalizing recipes, complete with mouth-watering photos.

Festival Finder (U.S.)
http://www.festivals.com – Do your summer plans include attending fun festivals and events? This site provides an easy way to find out about them in cities and towns throughout the U.S. Enter your zip code to learn about events nearby, or browse the music, sport, holiday, historical, and food and beverage events to find others worth a trip. Each listing offers information about the event and a link to further details.

Rock Solid Fun
http://www.rocksolidarcade.com – If you're looking for a quick, fun diversion from work, or something to do on a rainy day, the Rock Solid Arcade game site is the place to be. Test your skills as a fighter pilot, eliminate hostile forces in a mining facility, or align the planets in a virtual cosmos.

Easy Home Design
http://www.homestyler.com – Redecorating just got easier with the powerful (and free!) home design application from Autodesk Homestyler. Quickly lay out rooms, size floor plans, and add details like doors, windows, and furnishings with the simple interface. You can design from scratch, or use existing gallery designs for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, bedrooms, and even landscapes. Experiment with different designs, colors, and products, and save your designs to show friends, vendors, or contractors.

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Thanks HOSS

Posted 14 years ago #
wizzard_of_ozz2004
Games Master

Darn you Hoss, I'm simply addicted to the Robokill 2 game from Rock Solid. I've been playing for nearly 2 hours now.

Posted 14 years ago #
HOSS
Member

:)

Posted 14 years ago #
HOSS
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In July

Tourism Tidbits
http://www.funtouristattractions.com – Planning your next trip, or looking for somewhere new to travel to? This site is packed with details about tourist attractions in cities around the world. Just click on a city, pick an attraction, and find photos, videos, links to blog posts, maps, and contact information. Or try the Stumble Travel feature, which brings up random videos of attractions you might not have looked for on your own, like the Mud Volcano (where you can take a mud bath!) in Cartagena, Columbia.

Cool Vacation Slideshows
tripwow.tripadvisor.com – Here's a way to take sharing vacation pics to a whole new level. Just upload a few photos, and the site creates a very cool trip slideshow (with music!) for you to show your family and friends. It even includes a map of your travels and allows you to customize titles and captions. The site is free, fast, and easy. Once a slideshow is created, you can easily share it on Facebook, Twitter, or another social media site.

Healthy Home Cooking
http://www.mealsmatter.com – The Meals Matter website helps you prepare healthy meals at home. This free site offers a variety of tools, including a grocery list, meal planner, nutrition planner, and cookbook. You can also take calcium and food personality quizzes to help you get on track. Visit the Nutrition & Healthy Living section to read up on nutrition and healthy living topics, or check out the Recipes & Meal Ideas section for quick meals and meal suggestions. How does Almond Chicken Dijon sound for dinner tonight?

Help With Finances
http://www.mymoney.gov – Financial management can be complicated, but there are good resources out there. This site is dedicated to financial literacy and education for all Americans. You will find tips on starting a new business, how to buy health insurance, how to prepare for retirement, and much more, including the new rules regarding credit cards and overdraft fees. Calculators, worksheets, and checklists make it easy to get your financial life in order.

Want To Volunteer?
http://www.serve.gov – A situation like this year's Gulf oil spill reminds us that there are people in need of help—not just in disaster situations, but in everyday life. Whether you want to assist animals, youth, or the environment, this site can help you find ways to use your passion and knowledge to benefit others in your community. Just use the easy interface to search for opportunities. You can also post information if your organization needs volunteers.

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Thanks HOSS. :)

Posted 14 years ago #
2-SHEDS
Member

Superb Hoss. I'm kind of a health/workout freak. I'm liking the mealsmatter.com link.

Thx.

Posted 14 years ago #
Inas
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Inas
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Inas
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HOSS
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In August

Curb Your Caffeine
http://www.mayoclinic.com – If you're like most adults, you probably drink some combination of coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks each day. While these beverages can give you a boost, too many of them can be harmful to your health. Mayo Clinic's "caffeine content" site recommends no more than 500 to 600 milligrams of caffeine per day. This helpful site also shows you the amount of caffeine in many popular brands, including foods and medications you might not have considered.

Get It Write
http://www.paperrater.com – High school and college students will appreciate this handy tool. PaperRater analyzes academic papers for plagiarism, spelling, grammar, style, word choice, and readability. This free service is maintained by linguistics professionals and graduate students, and allows you to correct many common mistakes before you turn in your papers. The site also includes a vocabulary builder and a blog with helpful writing tips. It's like having an English professor at your service 24/7!

137 Years of Popular Science
http://www.popsci.com – Rocket ships, dinosaurs, sports medicine, computers, and the future of technology—Popular Science has covered it all in its 137 years. Now, the magazine has partnered with Google to offer its entire archive for free browsing. Each issue appears just as it did at its original time of publication, complete with period advertisements. It's a fascinating trip down memory lane for science buffs.

Cool Summer Treats
http://www.allrecipes.com – There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a cool, creamy treat. This site offers dozens of recipes that feature ice cream, including ice cream sandwiches, sherbet, sorbet, and ice cream pies and cakes. For each recipe, you can read reviews, write your own, save to a recipe box, or share with friends. You can also check out videos, and subscribe to the baking newsletter.

Dog-friendly Destinations
http://www.dogfriendly.com – Remember poor Snoopy being turned away by the sign that read "no dogs allowed"? Don't let this happen to your pooch! This travel site lists accommodations, parks, attractions, stores, and outdoor restaurants where dogs are welcome all over the world. You can search by location (country, city, state), or by destination, such as campgrounds, beaches, attractions, and dog parks. And don't forget to check out the site's blog for the latest dog news.

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Thanks for the info HOSS

Posted 14 years ago #
Buckleysmom
Member

Thanks Hoss, I had heard of petswelcome.com but not dogfriendly.com. Great site especially if you're traveling with a pet.

Posted 14 years ago #
HOSS
Member

Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In September

Household Product Safety
http://www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ – There's a reason people put locks on cabinet doors when there are small children around: household products can be dangerous to them. But, don't forget, they can be dangerous to you, too. This site provides information on potential health effects of many common products (from cleaning supplies to personal care items) as well as handling and disposal recommendations. Search using your own keywords, or browse by category or product name.

Research Family History
http://www.archives.gov/genealogy – If you want to study your family's history, where do you start? This National Archives site is a great place, since it includes articles on how to conduct genealogical research, what types of records are and are not available online, how to use research tools, and links to genealogical websites. While not all records are available on this site, you will find information here to help you prepare to visit the National Archives and other sources.

Anne Frank Online
http://www.annefrank.org – The touching story of Anne Frank, captured in her diary, has inspired people all over the world through books, movies, and plays. You can learn more about Anne Frank through this site as well. Take a virtual 3D tour of the furnished rooms of the Secret Annex—discovered in August of 1944—where Anne and seven others hid from the Nazis. You can also listen to their stories, and place your leaf in the interactive monument called the Anne Frank Tree.

Best Airline Seats
http://seatexpert.com/ – Flying on an airplane can be uncomfortable for many reasons, not the least of which is a bad seat! This site can help solve that problem, by providing information about the best (and worst) seats available on a particular flight. Just type in your airline, flight number, and date of departure. You'll see seat maps identifying the best and worst seats, so you'll know what to request before you book. Need more information about seats or flying in general? Ask the Seat Expert.

Creative Kid Lunches
http://www.laptoplunches.com – As the school year starts, it's time to start thinking about creative lunch ideas for your kids. This site offers dozens of nutritious ideas for lunch, prepared bento box style (meaning a box with internal dividers). Try a vegetable soup lunch that includes orange segments, pretzel sticks, and baked potato, or a "sandwich and sides" lunch with olives, stir-fried cauliflower, and fruit. Check out the sections on proper nutrition, how to please picky eaters, and how to cut down on lunchtime waste. You can also sign up for the monthly eNewsletter and weekly lunch menu.

Posted 14 years ago #
notblocklox
retired

Thanks Hoss,
I wholeheartedly recommend reading about Anne Frank's history, and visiting the exhibition (if possible). Under http://www.annefrank.org/en/Worldwide/ you can find out what educational material is available. A newsletter will keep you informed and is not only of interest for teachers and parents.

graylox

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Thanks HOSS.

We've been reading Ann Franks diary to the kids each evening before they go to sleep over the last few weeks.

Posted 14 years ago #
notblocklox
retired

Some more links to Anne Frank:

The Anne Frank Center USA
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/af/htmlsite/story.html
The Diary of Anne Frank, the play adapted from Anne Frank’s famous diary
http://www.archive.org/details/GoodrichHackettTheDiaryOfAnneFrank
and the text book:
http://www.parksquaretheatre.org/pdfs/2007_annefrank_sg.pdf

graylox

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Thanks Graylox. The kids are very interested at the moment because of the book reading.

Posted 14 years ago #
Maud
Member

There is also the Anne Frank You Tube channel. There is film footage there of Otto Frank (Anne's father) talking about her diary, and an interview with Miep Gies, who helped to hid the Franks, among other videos.

There is also, startlingly, very brief film footage of Anne herself. She is seen on the balcony of the family apartment in Amsterdam, in a home movie which was made of a wedding party which was departing from the floor below. It is brief, and silent, but I found the opportunity to glimpse Anne herself, while alive, all these years later, incredibly moving.

Be aware that when the You Tube channel loads, an animated video about Anne immediately begins playing, with sound, so check your volume before you go to the site.

Posted 14 years ago #
HOSS
Member

Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In November

Turkey Tips And Recipes
http://www.eatturkey.com – Preparing a turkey dinner can seem intimidating if you've never done it before, but this site makes it easy. With recipes, checklists, and helpful hints, even old pros will find something new. Check out the seasonal menus, wine suggestions, and turkey purchasing pointers. Watch the turkey cooking videos, learn turkey facts and trivia, and learn how to use turkey to "upgrade" your favorite meals.

Ship It Right
http://www.ups.com/packaging – As you get ready to send holiday packages this year, check out this site for advice on shipping containers, cushioning materials, and proper closure and label placement. Whether you're sending apparel, books, electronic equipment, housewares, toys, or TVs, the tool is easy to use: just provide the type, size, and weight of the merchandise you want to ship, and view the packaging guidelines.

Video Time Machine
http://yttm.tv/ – This cool site provides a peek into the past with videos of TV, sports, music, news, and more from each year, going as far back as 1860! You can check out the first Moonlighting episode, experience a Jefferson Airplane performance, or learn about the building of the Oakland Bay Bridge. Just pick the types of videos you want to view, and click on a year to see selections from that year ... or refresh the site to see a random year.

Best Textbook Deals
http://www.rentscouter.com – If you have a kid in college, you know how expensive books can be. This site helps you quickly compare prices for buying college textbooks versus renting them, and find the best deals. Just enter the title of the book you want, and get a summary of sources for renting or buying, new or used. You can also sell books, CDs, DVDs, and games. And check out the site's blog for textbook news.

Social Security Essentials
http://www.ssa.gov/ – Everyone knows about Social Security, but have you thought about what it really means in people's lives? You can find out by watching the 75th anniversary contest-winning video at the Social Security Online site. You can also estimate your retirement benefits, apply for benefits, find a Social Security office, watch helpful "how-to" videos, and much more.

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Thanks for keeping this thread updated HOSS. There's nearly always something that interests me. :)

Posted 14 years ago #
billybobbuddy
Member

I know that watcher13 posted the 100 best sites on the internet about a year ago, but I just saw it today and thought that was really cool! Good job watcher!

Posted 14 years ago #
Robert
StrayCat

Thanks Hoss.
I enjoyed the trip down memory lane.

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Ah yes Jefferson Airplane. Thestrong voice of Grace Slick while she sang with Jefferson Airplane. I use Slickwhiterabbit as one of my monikers in memory of the song sung by Grace Slick and is the reason I call myself Whiterabbit. I have very fond memories of this song.

Posted 14 years ago #
HOSS
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In December

Jigsaw Puzzle Fun
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com – Need a break from work or something to do on a snowy winter day? This site allows you to put together a variety of jigsaw puzzles, all featuring beautiful National Geographic photos. Choose from animals, landscapes, plants, people, weather, or machines. Each puzzle is timed so you can try to get faster or challenge a friend.

Reclaim Forgotten Assets
http://www.unclaimed.org – The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators has created this site to help you reclaim property you may have forgotten about. Unclaimed property can be in the form of bank accounts, stocks, refunds, trust distributions, insurance payments, CDs, utility security deposits, safe deposit box contents, and more. Just click on the map to search in your state by simply entering your name.

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!
http://www.foodnetwork.com – The Food Network's "12 Days of Cookies" site is the place to be for cookie lovers this holiday season! View photos of mouth-watering cookies and get the recipes from your favorite Food Network stars. Check out videos of the stars making their recipes; or watch them throw a cookie swap and learn how to plan one of your own.

Make Holiday Ornaments (a little late in the season for this one)
http://www.bhg.com – Glitter and ribbons and beads, oh my! This Better Homes and Gardens site offers 24 easy ways to turn them into festive ornaments for your Christmas tree. But don't stop there. Check out the rest of the site for articles and videos with decorating ideas for your table, windows, doors, and mantel.

Best Flight Fares
http://www.bing.com – Bing Travel allows you to find the best fares for flights from most major U.S. and Canadian cities to destinations worldwide. Enter your departure and destination locations, and get a list of fares plus a Price Predictor that tells you whether to buy (if prices are rising) or wait (if they're dropping). Use the Flexible Search function to find the cheapest time to fly.

Posted 14 years ago #
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru

Thanks HOSS.

Posted 14 years ago #
HOSS
Member

Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In January

Recipes for Foodies
http://www.publicradio.org – Each week, the American Public Media radio show, The Splendid Table, offers recipes and tips "for people who love to eat." Their website features recipes in categories including comfort, inexpensive, seafood, vegetarian, grilling, and holidays. Explore the rest of the site to hear recordings of the show, read tips and wine picks, and find great places to eat in your state.

Unusual Hotels
http://www.unusualhotelsoftheworld.com – This site is called Unusual Hotels of the World and the name says it all. Here you'll find out about ice hotels, undersea lodges, castles, boats, treehouses, and lighthouses—all of which are places you can stay! Search by type of hotel, type of experience (wild, family, romance), or destination. You're sure to find a unique place to spend your next vacation.

Home Decorating Guide
http://www.sunset.com – Looking for some new decorating ideas for the new year? This site is a great place to start. You'll find key decorating strategies, paint and shelving ideas, and pointers for decorating with travel treasures or your favorite photos. Look for tutorials on topics like "How to Paint Like a Pro." Or try a DIY (do-it-yourself) project like making over a dresser, designing your own painted glassware, or creating a designer bouquet.

National Recreation Information
http://www.recreation.gov – Recreation.gov provides access to information about federal recreational activities and reservations. You can use it to discover parks, forests, museums, and other destinations near your home; plan a trip to other areas of the country; make reservations for activities like picnicking, camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and boating; or book a tour at any one of a number of stunning national parks and monuments.

Financial Planning How-to
http://www.fpanet.org – The new year is a good time to take a new look at your finances. The Financial Planning Association promotes financial well-being by connecting financial planners with those who need their assistance. This website includes loads of information on planning for specific life events (such as retirement or marriage), coping with a disaster (such as loss of a home or job), and choosing a financial planner. You can also find helpful tools and resources or ask a financial planning question.

Posted 13 years ago #
goodgotd
Member

Schlock Mercenary is a blast...

Posted 13 years ago #
watcher13
Member

Hoss, I hope you let me add one, as I really think most folks should bookmark this. It's not an original find by me. It's been mentioned in passing in these pages, first by Archangel a few years ago, in a great, HUGE list of search related sites - meaning both search engines and information clearinghouse type sites - which deserves a link:

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/297#post-8168

and also by hotdoge, deserthead, and runessagemagik, but nobody's focused on it (that wasn't thier purpose at the time) and I think it deserves a special mention. It's a great consumer review site:

Consumer Search:
http://www.consumersearch.com

This is the best review site I've found. They collect reviews from many, many, online sources - one of the software types I looked up had fifteen sources - including online magazines, user reviews on software sites, etc.; then write an article summarizing the consensus opinion. Some of the advantages: the site has both quick reference "best picks" (and runnersup) but also writes a short but full report article on what they found about that product type, including what to look for when you make your own decision. They have different award categories where they think it will help: - "best domestic long distance plan", "best international calling plan", for example. They rate each review source - for example pointing out whether a software review article specified what they tested and how - and summarize the specific conclusions from some of the top reviews on each of Consumer Searches' "best" picks. They link to all the sources they use that can be linked to, so you can read the original reviews for yourself. They also always include a useful link page to general information - like virus classification sites in their AV article. And they realize that some of are "financially challenged", so they usually include a budget or free section in their reports, even if the budget or free products are a step or more below the full price products. I think this last is very useful in trying to decide whether to use free software or buy something.

They don't do everything, but do have dozens of types of products in quite a few categories: computers, electronics, auto, kitchen and food, etc.

Honestly, I can't think of a better place to start if you're shopping. A lot of information but organized so as to limit overload. Check it out!

Posted 13 years ago #
HOSS
Member

Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In February

Celebrate Black History
http://video.pbs.org/ – In honor of Black History Month, browse through this inspiring video collection from PBS (Public Broadcasting System). It includes interviews with civil rights pioneers, a celebration of music from the civil rights movement, and discussions of a variety of current issues facing blacks in America.

Real Hotel Recommendations
http://realtravel.com/ – It's not too early to start planning summer travel and Real Travel can help. Named "Best of the Web" by Forbes, Business Week, and the Association of Travel Marketing Executives, this site provides hotel recommendations from reviews of "real travelers." Hotel suggestions are based on review analyses, Facebook "likes," real-time pricing and availability, and relative hotel locations. Search by city, state, or hotel name. Don't forget to check out the Vacation Ideas and Things To Do sections for great trip ideas.

Decadent Chocolate Recipes
http://www.ghirardelli.com – February is National Chocolate Lover's Month, and the Ghirardelli site can help you celebrate! In addition to hundreds of chocolate-inspired cookie, cake, candy, and beverage recipes, this site provides tips on working with chocolate including step-by-step videos on melting and tempering as well as how to get truffles, tarts, brownies, and tortes just right. When you're done cooking, explore the Chocopedia section for everything you always wanted to know about the sweet treat.

Audience Movie Reviews
http://www.rottentomatoes.com – Ever go to a movie based on rave reviews from critics, only to be disappointed? Critics and audiences don't always agree, and this site offers both sides of the story. Movies are listed by Top Box Office, Opening, Coming Soon, and DVDs so they're easy to find. On each movie page, you can read a summary and reviews, watch a trailer, or find tickets and show times. You can also search by movie, actor, director, or critic and get the latest movie and celebrity news.

What's It Worth?
http://worthmonkey.com/ – If you received some fun new electronic toys for the holidays, you might be thinking about selling your old stuff. This site is the blue book for used electronics and more. To find out what an item is worth, just type in the name. Learn what's considered a "great price," a "fair price," and "overpriced" for stereos, cameras, motorcycles, cell phones, laptops, bikes, boats, and more. The site also displays item listings from eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist in case you're looking to buy.

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